Œuvres instrumentales pour orchestre d'instruments à vent

This is an energetic concert march with lots of notes for the woodwinds and exciting rhythmic parts for the brass and percussion. With an extended percussion section and some unpredictable 6/8 bars fo...

The Uprising is a bold and daring work portraying a group challenging the people in power. This has been staged in 6 programatic sections: The Current Regime is noble and confident in character - perh...

There are many different myths about how the sword Excalibur came into King Arthur's possession and all lead to him being recognized as the true ruler of England. In one myth, Arthur draws the sword f...

The Heather is one of the national flowers of Scotland. This purple flower flourishes in the damp, rainy weather of Scottish moorland, glens and hills. The piece opens with the instruments imitating t...

This majestic piece depicts a King's procession through a Medieval town. Grand and triumphant, the king parades past his subjects waving and greeting them. This piece allows for all members in the ens...

Out of the Shadows is a piece that follows the traditional march form, and is easy enough for early musicians to play, by focusing on the first six notes learned in most method books. Bold and triumph...

Danza Cortesa or Courtly Dance is meant to be a representation of music that might be danced to during the Middle Ages/Renaissance period at a possible celebration held by a nobleman at his palace wit...

An emissary is a messenger that is usually a representative of a higher ranking official and is sent in advance of that officials' arrival to make sure that all arrangements prior to his arrival are o...

Gullywumps are mythical little creatures about 2 feet tall that like to dress in purple and orange. Not particularly coordinated, they still love to dance. Here in a suite of 3 dances (Promenade, Two...

The Lion Heart is a great way to describe one who is brave, be it a soldier, knight, or a member of society who risks their lives everyday to keep others safe. The piece is meant to be strong from sta...

These dances were taken from a much larger suite originally for just 4 recorders. Style is everything with these short pieces. Brilliant fortes are contrasted with smooth lyrical playing. The ensemble...

Deep River has been arranged here to feature the smooth sound of the flugel horn or alto saxophone. This famous melody is supported by an interesting accompaniment with jazz harmonies and rhythmic pul...

Haydn is best known for his symphonies but his chamber music is also excellent. He wrote several piano trios and the best known of these is the G major Trio with its so-called Gypsy Rondo.

This work has two distinct sections that oppose and complete themselves at the same time. The first part is a slow march to emphasize with vigour the symbiosis of the ensemble and the second part, dou...

There have been many mythical heroes in famous literature. From the heroes in ancient Roman and Greek myths to the heroes of Japan, native America and India, they come in all shapes and sizes. Their q...

For the glory of my country' describes the passion and loyalty to one's nation when a women or man joins the military. This piece is composed to reflect many feelings and emotions as a soldier goes of...

River Run Canyon was inspired by a white water rafting excursion in the high elevations of the Rocky Mountains. Feel the spray in your face as it opens with the rise, fall and brief hesitations experi...

The Odyssey is an ancient Greek epic poem and tells of the events that befall the Greek hero Odysseus on his long journey after the fall of Troy. This feeling of adventure and mystery has been capture...

This arrangement of the Canadian folk song is simplified for beginning bands to work on techniques for playing a lyrical piece. By the Clear Fountain (A La Claire Fontaine) is a song that tells of a y...

The Spree at Kelligrews is based on the Newfoundland folk song Kelligrews Soiree written by Johnny Burke. The song tells the story of an eventful visit to the festival which is still held at the start...

A few years ago, when I was teaching middle school band, there was a sixth grade class that came to my room after lunch. The children were given fresh fruit daily and this class loved their bananas. T...

The magic pendant is just another symbol or in this case a jewel (probably of little value) that is considered by the wearer of having magical properties. This fun, multi section overture allows the o...

The title of this suite refers to the headdress (the 'glen') worn by the cadets of the Lorne Scots Royal Canadian Army Cadet Corps and the 'galley' is the Galley of Lorne, which is displayed on the co...

In the classic overture format, this melodic and catchy composition is an excellent learning tool for young band students. Utilizing original melodies, this piece was inspired by 18th century festival...

Andalusia is a fun, educational band work that explores the intriguing rhythmic culture of the Andalusian people of Spain.� Written in the key of concert G minor, Andalusia makes ample use of syn...